More comfortable than the 'basic' version, it is stiffer but paradoxically more comfortable, even though I have an average back flexibility. Fully satisfied with the purchase.
Living up to its name, this saddle is Superlight. The rails and bottom are made entirely of carbon, which looks very professional. Good to know, the rails are oval for extra strength. So I would check that, any seatpost that clamps from the bottom and top is going to work (see photos). Only when the seat post clamps from the clamp you need a conversion kit. I can be brief about the comfort, which is really super. Just make sure you choose the right seat bone width (listed on the Mantel site). Because of the shape, and especially the notch in the middle, you sit really well on your seat bones and not on other sensitive parts. The foam is stiff, so you won't wobble just like that. You have to love that. I have now ridden several 50 km rides with it, and it is really nice in combination with Assos Mille GT trousers. If you do want more comfort, there is also a cheaper version of this saddle, which has no carbon and more padding.
Living up to its name, this saddle is Superlight. The rails and bottom are made entirely of carbon, which looks very professional. Good to know, the rails are oval for extra strength. So I would check that, any seatpost that clamps from the bottom and top is going to work (see photos). Only when the seat post clamps from the clamp you need a conversion kit. I can be brief about the comfort, which is really super. Just make sure you choose the right seat bone width (listed on the Mantel site). Because of the shape, and especially the notch in the middle, you sit really well on your seat bones and not on other sensitive parts. The foam is stiff, so you won't wobble just like that. You have to love that. I have now ridden several 50 km rides with it, and it is really nice in combination with Assos Mille GT trousers. If you do want more comfort, there is also a cheaper version of this saddle, which has no carbon and more padding.
Living up to its name, this saddle is Superlight. The rails and bottom are made entirely of carbon, which looks very professional. Good to know, the rails are oval for extra strength. So I would check that, any seatpost that clamps from the bottom and top is going to work (see photos). Only when the seat post clamps from the clamp you need a conversion kit. I can be brief about the comfort, which is really super. Just make sure you choose the right seat bone width (listed on the Mantel site). Because of the shape, and especially the notch in the middle, you sit really well on your seat bones and not on other sensitive parts. The foam is stiff, so you won't wobble just like that. You have to love that. I have now ridden several 50 km rides with it, and it is really nice in combination with Assos Mille GT trousers. If you do want more comfort, there is also a cheaper version of this saddle, which has no carbon and more padding.
Living up to its name, this saddle is Superlight. The rails and bottom are made entirely of carbon, which looks very professional. Good to know, the rails are oval for extra strength. So I would check that, any seatpost that clamps from the bottom and top is going to work (see photos). Only when the seat post clamps from the clamp you need a conversion kit. I can be brief about the comfort, which is really super. Just make sure you choose the right seat bone width (listed on the Mantel site). Because of the shape, and especially the notch in the middle, you sit really well on your seat bones and not on other sensitive parts. The foam is stiff, so you won't wobble just like that. You have to love that. I have now ridden several 50 km rides with it, and it is really nice in combination with Assos Mille GT trousers. If you do want more comfort, there is also a cheaper version of this saddle, which has no carbon and more padding.
From the moment the saddle arrived, I was immediately happy. The saddle came in good quality packaging. After taking it out of the packaging, I immediately mounted it on my bike. Fitting was very easy so no trouble at all. On my first ride with the new saddle I had no trouble at all. You notice the weight of my saddle compared to this one, but not necessarily while cycling. For myself, I also found the stiffness perfect. As a result, you lose zero energy. The quality of the saddle itself is very good. As you can already see from the name, it is made of carbon. This is not only super light and very sturdy, but also looks very good. In addition, it is very easy to keep clean. I did not expect beforehand that I would find the saddle so good, The only downside for myself is that it is quite pricey. Otherwise, a top product.
From the moment the saddle arrived, I was immediately happy. The saddle came in good quality packaging. After taking it out of the packaging, I immediately mounted it on my bike. Fitting was very easy so no trouble at all. On my first ride with the new saddle I had no trouble at all. You notice the weight of my saddle compared to this one, but not necessarily while cycling. For myself, I also found the stiffness perfect. As a result, you lose zero energy. The quality of the saddle itself is very good. As you can already see from the name, it is made of carbon. This is not only super light and very sturdy, but also looks very good. In addition, it is very easy to keep clean. I did not expect beforehand that I would find the saddle so good, The only downside for myself is that it is quite pricey. Otherwise, a top product.
From the moment the saddle arrived, I was immediately happy. The saddle came in good quality packaging. After taking it out of the packaging, I immediately mounted it on my bike. Fitting was very easy so no trouble at all. On my first ride with the new saddle I had no trouble at all. You notice the weight of my saddle compared to this one, but not necessarily while cycling. For myself, I also found the stiffness perfect. As a result, you lose zero energy. The quality of the saddle itself is very good. As you can already see from the name, it is made of carbon. This is not only super light and very sturdy, but also looks very good. In addition, it is very easy to keep clean. I did not expect beforehand that I would find the saddle so good, The only downside for myself is that it is quite pricey. Otherwise, a top product.
This saddle alone is a treat to buy. It really is a premium product and you can tell that from the packaging. Once out of the packaging, you only notice how light this saddle is. It literally weighs, to the touch, next to nothing. And then the assembly, which was a piece of cake. But beware, the brackets for mounting are oval. There are saddle clamps that can only handle round brackets! The most important thing, at least for me, is the effect while cycling. Well that took some getting used to at first. No problem for the first 2 hours but then I started to get a bit sore. Probably because I sit a bit differently on this saddle than my previous saddle. Because after about 3 hours I had no more pain. Longest ride is 150km and had no complaints. I think this is partly due to the large recess in the middle. After all, where there is nothing, nothing can pinch :) Another thing you notice while cycling is that the saddle is very stiff. So no noise, movement or other things in the saddle that take up energy. In short, I am very satisfied with this saddle.
This saddle alone is a treat to buy. It really is a premium product and you can tell that from the packaging. Once out of the packaging, you only notice how light this saddle is. It literally weighs, to the touch, next to nothing. And then the assembly, which was a piece of cake. But beware, the brackets for mounting are oval. There are saddle clamps that can only handle round brackets! The most important thing, at least for me, is the effect while cycling. Well that took some getting used to at first. No problem for the first 2 hours but then I started to get a bit sore. Probably because I sit a bit differently on this saddle than my previous saddle. Because after about 3 hours I had no more pain. Longest ride is 150km and had no complaints. I think this is partly due to the large recess in the middle. After all, where there is nothing, nothing can pinch :) Another thing you notice while cycling is that the saddle is very stiff. So no noise, movement or other things in the saddle that take up energy. In short, I am very satisfied with this saddle.
Before I had this saddle I had the Bontrager Aeolus Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width. In terms of price/quality ratio, this was a perfect saddle. Yet I went for the PRO superlight because of high expectations and I was curious whether such a stiff saddle will make a difference. The saddle is extremely stiff, and you notice it. There is hardly any movement in it while cycling. This results in an enormously efficient transfer of power towards your pedals. The first 10 times cycling, this takes some getting used to. With a stiffer saddle, comfort drops. For those who don't mind that, this saddle is a good choice! Especially for long rides, a hard, stiff saddle is a good outcome. Then the weight! If you have a light bike, a light saddle belongs with it. The carbon, the open piece in the middle and the sloping back are a relief to the eye (see photo). The only downside I can think of is that the saddle rails (carbon) are moulded in an oval shape. These rails did not fit in my seat post (which only accommodates a round rail). This forced me to buy new so check first if this fits your bike! All in all, a perfect lightweight and stiff saddle for the (pro) cyclist!
Before I had this saddle I had the Bontrager Aeolus Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width. In terms of price/quality ratio, this was a perfect saddle. Yet I went for the PRO superlight because of high expectations and I was curious whether such a stiff saddle will make a difference. The saddle is extremely stiff, and you notice it. There is hardly any movement in it while cycling. This results in an enormously efficient transfer of power towards your pedals. The first 10 times cycling, this takes some getting used to. With a stiffer saddle, comfort drops. For those who don't mind that, this saddle is a good choice! Especially for long rides, a hard, stiff saddle is a good outcome. Then the weight! If you have a light bike, a light saddle belongs with it. The carbon, the open piece in the middle and the sloping back are a relief to the eye (see photo). The only downside I can think of is that the saddle rails (carbon) are moulded in an oval shape. These rails did not fit in my seat post (which only accommodates a round rail). This forced me to buy new so check first if this fits your bike! All in all, a perfect lightweight and stiff saddle for the (pro) cyclist!
After receiving the saddle, I found the box quite heavy. Once I took the saddle out of the packaging, I was shocked at how light this saddle really is. Once I put it on the scales to compare with my current saddle. This turned out to be half the weight! Now I am not a professional cyclist, but if weight does matter, this is an excellent upgrade for the purpose of weight reduction on your bike. The packaging has a handy measuring tool that you can 'rip out'. This can be put around your old and new saddle to record measurements. This is what I used, because it is very nice to get the measurements right after fitting the saddle. For me, a good sitting position is very precise. After fitting, which went super fast, I immediately went for a first ride. The saddle is fairly short and has a bit of a rounded seat towards the sides. This combined with the width, which is quite narrow, makes you wobble back and forth on your saddle a bit. Not bothersome for me in the first 30 kilometres, but not yet perfect. Eventually after much fiddling with the right position, I thought I had found the sizing and the saddle seemed quite comfortable. In any case, the stiffness of the saddle is very pleasant. The slightly soft pad means the saddle is not rock hard. However, after a few long rides, the saddle's wobbling was annoying and my doubts began. The wobbling made me start to feel like I was standing on the pedals instead of having support from the saddle. My conclusion is that the size I have (142 mm) is too narrow for me. I am going to swap this saddle for the 152, because otherwise it is rete-fine